Established in 1942
Hinkle Contracting Corporation started in 1942 as Buckner Hinkle and Company, which was a family partnership. The first major contract was for a seeding and fertilizing job for the Bluegrass Ordinance Depot that is between Richmond and Berea, Kentucky. The seeding and fertilizing business grew and work was performed from as far north as Michigan and as far south as Florida and from New York, Delaware and Maryland to as far west as Arkansas and Oklahoma. This type of work continued to the end of the war in 1945 when the business began to make its first change and go into contracting small concrete structures for the Kentucky Highway Department. In 1946 the business moved into the road mix paving operations. The first black top plant was purchased in 1948, which was a portable plant and was moved to wherever it was needed. In the mid to late 50's the business expanded into rock crushing. On October 1, 1956, the company's name of Buckner Hinkle and Company was changed and Hinkle Contracting Corporation was formed.
Read More About Our HistoryHinkle Contracting Company, LLC will be a provider of quality construction materials and services in Kentucky and the Southeast. The company is dedicated to customer satisfaction through continuous improvement, and to the growth, development and safety of its employees.
Become the premier construction materials and asphalt paving firm in our market and become the premier Company within CRH.
Passion. Integrity. Hard work. Professionalism. Take care of. That is the value that we have been building for our brand.
Message From Our President
Hinkle Contracting’s story began in 1942 with Buckner Hinkle’s commitment to quality, integrity, and service. That legacy has been carried forward by generations of leadership and a dedicated workforce who’ve built Hinkle into one of Kentucky’s most trusted names in construction.
Today, as part of the CRH family, we’re proud to continue that legacy with renewed purpose. CRH’s global reach and values—putting people first, prioritizing safety, driving sustainability, and reinventing the way our world is built—align seamlessly with our own. This partnership empowers us to invest in our people, innovate responsibly, and deliver excellence in everything we do.
Our employees remain the heart of our success. Their commitment to a zero-incident safety culture, continuous improvement, and professional service is what sets us apart. With CRH’s support, we’re enhancing our safety programs, expanding training opportunities, and embracing technologies that make our work safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
We’re not just building our infrastructure—we’re building a better future. One that honors our past, serves our communities, and reflects the values we live by every day.
We’re glad you are a part of our journey!
Steven Lee — President, Kentucky Companies
Our Professionals
We are driven to improve the lives of our clients, our employees, and our community through our commitment to leadership, excellence in craft, and attention to detail.
President
Steven Lee is the Chief Financial Officer of Hinkle Contracting. Steven joined the Hinkle team in July 2015 with 17 years in financial leadership roles with publicly held organizations and 10 years in the family held residential construction business.
Director Equipment
Mark Perry is the Director of Equipment for Hinkle Contracting. Mark began his career with Hinkle in 1994, starting as a lube technician, and was promoted to Director of Equipment in June 2022.
Safety Director
Tracey Bubnick is the Safety Director of Hinkle Contracting. Tracey joined the company in July of 1999 and recently earned his Certified Mine Safety Professional credential.
Grassroots
Hinkle understands that the federal government's involvement in our country's infrastructure is crucial towards building better communities and roads. We believe that our jobs, families, and communities rely heavily on transportation and the associated infrastructure. Roughly $.51 of every dollar spent on roads and bridges is paid for by the federal program, which is supported by the Highway Trust Fund.
Read More About GrassrootsCRH plc (NYSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at over 3,800 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH's unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH's shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.